Culinary Institute of Virginia

Ready to turn your passion for food into something more? Here's why you should be at our Open House. 👨‍🍳

👉 #1: Experience Hands-On Learning
Step into our kitchens and see how Culinary Institute of Virginia students build their skills through hands-on practice from day one.

👉 #2: Meet Our Chef Instructors
Connect with industry-experienced chefs, hear about their journeys, and learn how they help students grow both in and out of the kitchen.

👉 #3: Tour Our Professional Kitchens
Explore our industry-standard kitchens and get a firsthand look at the spaces where culinary techniques come to life.

📅 When: Saturday, August 15 | 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Where: Culinary Institute of Virginia – Richmond & Norfolk Campuses

We hope to see you there!

Please help us welcome future chef Catherine Johnson! 👩‍🍳✨

Catherine will be joining our Culinary Arts program this August after graduating from Bayside High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

We're excited to have you join the CIV community and can't wait to watch your culinary journey unfold. 🍴

Please help us welcome future chef Aniyah Gilliam! 👩‍🍳✨

Aniyah will be joining our Culinary Arts program after graduating from Western Branch High School in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Congratulations on this exciting next chapter! We look forward to seeing your passion for culinary arts grow here at CIV. 🍽️

Future chefs put their skills to the test at this year's CIV Culinary Decathlon! 👨‍🍳🏅

Before classes even begin, incoming students have the opportunity to step into our kitchens, demonstrate fundamental culinary techniques, receive feedback from chef judges, and compete for scholarships to help kickstart their education.

Throughout the competition, participants completed knife cuts, fabricated a whole chicken, prepared a classical chicken velouté, and showcased their culinary skills during a timed cooking challenge.

Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship recipients:
🥇 Jasmine Edwards - $3,000
🥈 Angelo Degracia - $2,500
🥉 Josee Mejia - $2,000
⭐ Terrance Williams - $1,500
⭐ Georvian Copeland - $1,000

We can't wait to welcome all of our incoming students into the kitchen this fall. Congratulations to everyone who competed! 👏

Please help us welcome future chef Georvian Copeland! 👨‍🍳✨

Georvian will be joining our Culinary Arts program after graduating from Manor High School in Portsmouth, Virginia.

We're excited to welcome you to the CIV family and can't wait to see where your culinary journey takes you. 🍽️

Please help us welcome future pastry chef Amelia Hanlin! 🧁✨

Amelia will be joining our Baking & Pastry Arts program this August after graduating from Ponderosa High School in Parker, Colorado.

We're so excited to welcome you from Colorado to the CIV family and can't wait to see all the incredible creations you'll bring to life.

Before the first plate leaves the pass, there's a plan.

Students in the À La Carte course learn how to operate as a professional brigade, dividing responsibilities, managing timing, and executing a full menu together.

This service featured:
🍽️ She Crab Soup
🍽️ Smoked Trout Rillettes
🍽️ Beef Short Rib Bourguignon
🍽️ Blackened Shrimp & Grits
🍽️ Airline Chicken Breast
🍽️ Pan-Seared Pork Chop

Swipe through for a behind-the-scenes look at service day. 👨‍🍳